Patents by Inventor Giuseppe Rotondo
Giuseppe Rotondo has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 11666291Abstract: An apparatus for Digital Imaging in the Head Region of a Patient includes an X-ray source and an X-ray sensor, supported on i a rotary arm supported on a structure by a motor driven translation and rotation means. The rotary arm is provided with adjustment means for varying the distance between the source and the sensor. The apparatus comprises a single sensor for both panoramic imaging and computed tomography, and has a control unit, that controls the source, the sensor, the adjustment means, and the translation and rotation means and operates the apparatus in a basic operation mode for bigger patients and in an alternative operation mode for smaller patients, in which the distance between the source and the sensor is reduced as compared to the distance used for the basic operation mode.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2019Date of Patent: June 6, 2023Inventors: Claudio Giani, Giuseppe Rotondo, Costantino Nettis, Gianfranco Venturino, Gerardo Rinaldi
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Patent number: 11553886Abstract: An apparatus for Digital Imaging in the Head Region of a Patient includes an X-ray source and an X-ray sensor, supported on a rotary arm supported on a structure by a motor driven translation and rotation means. The rotary arm is provided with adjustment means for varying the distance between the source and the sensor. A control unit, that controls the source, the sensor, the adjustment means, and the translation and rotation means Collision detection means provided in the source and sensor detect a possible collision of the source and/or sensor with the patient during the motion of the source and/or sensor and the control unit responds to such detected possible collision.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2019Date of Patent: January 17, 2023Inventors: Claudio Giani, Giuseppe Rotondo, Costantino Nettis, Gianfranco Venturino, Gerardo Rinaldi
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Publication number: 20210236070Abstract: An apparatus for Digital Imaging in the Head Region of a Patient includes an X-ray source and an X-ray sensor, supported on a rotary arm supported on a structure by a motor driven translation and rotation means. The rotary arm is provided with adjustment means for varying the distance between the source and the sensor. A control unit, that controls the source, the sensor, the adjustment means, and the translation and rotation meansCollision detection means provided in the source and sensor detect a possible collision of the source and/or sensor with the patient during the motion of the source and/or sensor and the control unit responds to such detected possible collision.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2019Publication date: August 5, 2021Inventors: Claudio Giani, Giuseppe Rotondo, Costantino Nettis, Gianfranco Venturino, Gerardo Rinaldi
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Publication number: 20210161486Abstract: An apparatus for Digital Imaging in the Head Region of a Patient includes an X-ray source and an X-ray sensor, supported on i a rotary arm supported on a structure by a motor driven translation and rotation means. The rotary arm is provided with adjustment means for varying the distance between the source and the sensor. The apparatus comprises a single sensor for both panoramic imaging and computed tomography, and has a control unit, that controls the source, the sensor, the adjustment means, and the translation and rotation means and operates the apparatus in a basic operation mode for bigger patients and in an alternative operation mode for smaller patients, in which the distance between the source and the sensor is reduced as compared to the distance used for the basic operation mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2019Publication date: June 3, 2021Inventors: Claudio Giani, Giuseppe Rotondo, Costantino Nettis, Gianfranco Venturino, Gerardo Rinaldi
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Patent number: 9538968Abstract: An X-ray apparatus for digital radiography has a rotating arm where the X-ray source and X-ray sensor cassette are oppositely mounted. The source has a primary collimator to adjust the X-ray beam size according to the selected imaging modality. The sensor cassette encloses a first X-ray detector for a first imaging mode, while a second X-ray detector usable for a second imaging mode is detachably mounted on the external side of the sensor cassette. The sensor cassette accommodates a second collimator to create a fan shaped X-ray beam for a third imaging modality. The sensor cassette has a linear motorized movement which is used for: aligning the X-ray beam with respect to the first and second detector; positioning the first detector in the first imaging mode to achieve an extended view; and scanning movement during the third imaging modality synchronized with the horizontal movement of a third X-ray detector.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2013Date of Patent: January 10, 2017Assignee: DE GOTZEN S.R.L.Inventors: Giuseppe Rotondo, Fabio Lissandrello, Claudio Giani
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Publication number: 20150010126Abstract: An X-ray apparatus for digital radiography has a rotating arm where the X-ray source and X-ray sensor cassette are oppositely mounted. The source has a primary collimator to adjust the X-ray beam size according to the selected imaging modality. The sensor cassette encloses a first X-ray detector for a first imaging mode, while a second X-ray detector usable for a second imaging mode is detachably mounted on the external side of the sensor cassette. The sensor cassette accommodates a second collimator to create a fan shaped X-ray beam for a third imaging modality. The sensor cassette has a linear motorized movement which is used for: aligning the X-ray beam with respect to the first and second detector; positioning the first detector in the first imaging mode to achieve an extended view; and scanning movement during the third imaging modality synchronized with the horizontal movement of a third X-ray detector.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2013Publication date: January 8, 2015Applicant: DE GOTZEN S.R.L.Inventors: Giuseppe Rotondo, Fabio Lissandrello, Claudio Giani
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Patent number: 8864665Abstract: A portable monitoring device for monitoring of the short term, mid term and long term risks of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and to estimate the risk of onset of positional plagiocephaly. The monitoring device acquires one or more signals associated to the typical breath and positioning patterns of an infant through a tri-axial accelerometer, and registers the data in electronic format, where statistical analysis of the signal and pattern recognition are performed in real time by a processing unit. The device monitors the breath activity of an infant in various conditions, alerting a caregiver when a potentially dangerous situation is detected. The monitoring is attached to the clothes of the infant. Statistical analysis of the registered data is performed for quantifying the long term SIDS risk, the risk of plagiocephaly and for optimizing the functional parameters of the monitoring device.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2011Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignee: Alta Lab S.r.l.Inventors: Giuseppe Rotondo, Iuri Frosio
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Patent number: 8559691Abstract: A method for radiographic imaging is described. Radiographic raw images of an object are generated by an imaging system comprising an X-ray source and an X-ray detector and moving along a given trajectory during an acquisition process of the radiographic images. During the generation of the radiographic raw images displacement data describing the displacement of the moving object are generated by means of a sensor arrangement and a control unit connected with the sensor arrangement. Finally views of the object are produced by image processing of the radiographic raw images in the control unit wherein the displacement data are used for compensating the motion of the object.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2009Date of Patent: October 15, 2013Assignee: CEFLA S.C.Inventors: Nunzio Alberto Borghese, Eros Nanni, Giuseppe Rotondo
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Patent number: 8223915Abstract: A radiographic X-ray apparatus is equipped with multiple devices for the acquisition of anatomical data, in particular cameras. These devices are used to facilitate and automate the imaging process, providing: before exposure the automated identification of the specific anatomical features of the patient and the optimized presetting of the exposure technique factors and projection geometry, tailored on the actual anatomy of the patient; during exposure the optimized X-ray dose modulation, either automatically or selected by the operator, in order to correctly expose the various regions of interest, and accordingly impart reduced dose to other body parts, according to the actual anatomy of the patient and imaging requirements; after exposure the possibility to complement the radiographic image with additional information about the internal and external anatomy, providing valuable tools for the medical analysis and diagnosis.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2011Date of Patent: July 17, 2012Assignee: Cefla S.C.Inventors: Nunzio Alberto Borghese, Iuri Frosio, Eros Nanni, Gerardo Rinaldi, Giuseppe Rotondo
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Publication number: 20120083670Abstract: A portable monitoring device for monitoring of the short term, mid term and long term risks of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and to estimate the risk of onset of positional plagiocephaly. The monitoring device acquires one or more signals associated to the typical breath and positioning patterns of an infant through a tri-axial accelerometer, and registers the data in electronic format, where statistical analysis of the signal and pattern recognition are performed in real time by a processing unit. The device monitors the breath activity of an infant in various conditions, alerting a caregiver when a potentially dangerous situation is detected. The monitoring is attached to the clothes of the infant. Statistical analysis of the registered data is performed for quantifying the long term SIDS risk, the risk of plagiocephaly and for optimizing the functional parameters of the monitoring device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2011Publication date: April 5, 2012Inventors: Giuseppe Rotondo, Iuri Frosio
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Publication number: 20110194670Abstract: A radiographic X-ray apparatus is equipped with multiple devices for the acquisition of anatomical data, in particular cameras. These devices are used to facilitate and automate the imaging process, providing: before exposure the automated identification of the specific anatomical features of the patient and the optimized presetting of the exposure technique factors and projection geometry, tailored on the actual anatomy of the patient; during exposure the optimized X-ray dose modulation, either automatically or selected by the operator, in order to correctly expose the various regions of interest, and accordingly impart reduced dose to other body parts, according to the actual anatomy of the patient and imaging requirements; after exposure the possibility to complement the radiographic image with additional information about the internal and external anatomy, providing valuable tools for the medical analysis and diagnosis.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2011Publication date: August 11, 2011Inventors: Nunzio Alberto Borghese, Iuri Frosio, Eros Nanni, Gerardo Rinaldi, Giuseppe Rotondo
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Patent number: 7929661Abstract: A radiographic X-ray apparatus is equipped with multiple devices for the acquisition of anatomical data, in particular cameras. These devices are used to facilitate and automate the imaging process, providing: before exposure the automated identification of the specific anatomical features of the patient and the optimized presetting of the exposure technique factors and projection geometry, tailored on the actual anatomy of the patient; during exposure the optimized X-ray dose modulation, either automatically or selected by the operator, in order to correctly expose the various regions of interest, and accordingly impart reduced dose to other body parts, according to the actual anatomy of the patient and imaging requirements; after exposure the possibility to complement the radiographic image with additional information about the internal and external anatomy, providing valuable tools for the medical analysis and diagnosis.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2009Date of Patent: April 19, 2011Assignee: CEFLA S.C.Inventors: Nunzio Alberto Borghese, Iuri Frosio, Eros Nanni, Gerardo Rinaldi, Giuseppe Rotondo
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Patent number: 7835489Abstract: An apparatus and a method is proposed which allow for a simplified patient positioning based on the selection of a region of interest for the tomographic image of the dentition of a patient. The region of interest is selected on a previously acquired panoramic image of the dentition of the patient.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2009Date of Patent: November 16, 2010Assignee: Cefla S.C.Inventors: Nunzio Alberto Borghese, Iuri Frosio, Eros Nanni, Gerardo Rinaldi, Giuseppe Rotondo
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Patent number: 7672425Abstract: A x-ray diagnostic apparatus and methods perform Real-Time Digital Radiography with particular application in dental x-ray imaging modalities, such as Orthopantomography, Scannography, Linear Tomography and Cephalography, by using a versatile and robotized mechanical structure, featuring projection movements in the required a real range and automatic adaptation of the same mechanical structure to serve the various x-ray imaging modalities foreseen.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2007Date of Patent: March 2, 2010Assignee: Gendex Corp.Inventors: Giuseppe Rotondo, Marcello Molteni, Constantino Nettis
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Publication number: 20100008559Abstract: A method for radiographic imaging is described. Radiographic raw images of an object are generated by an imaging system comprising an X-ray source and an X-ray detector and moving along a given trajectory during an acquisition process of the radiographic images. During the generation of the radiographic raw images displacement data describing the displacement of the moving object are generated by means of a sensor arrangement and a control unit connected with the sensor arrangement. Finally views of the object are produced by image processing of the radiographic raw images in the control unit wherein the displacement data are used for compensating the motion of the object.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2009Publication date: January 14, 2010Inventors: Nunzio Alberto Borghese, Eros Nanni, Giuseppe Rotondo
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Publication number: 20090323891Abstract: An apparatus and a method is proposed which allow for a simplified patient positioning based on the selection of a region of interest for the tomographic image of the dentition of a patient. The region of interest is selected on a previously acquired panoramic image of the dentition of the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2009Publication date: December 31, 2009Inventors: Nunzio Alberto Borghese, Iuri Frosio, Eros Nanni, Gerardo Rinaldi, Giuseppe Rotondo
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Publication number: 20090310741Abstract: A radiographic X-ray apparatus is equipped with multiple devices for the acquisition of anatomical data, in particular cameras. These devices are used to facilitate and automate the imaging process, providing: before exposure the automated identification of the specific anatomical features of the patient and the optimized presetting of the exposure technique factors and projection geometry, tailored on the actual anatomy of the patient; during exposure the optimized X-ray dose modulation, either automatically or selected by the operator, in order to correctly expose the various regions of interest, and accordingly impart reduced dose to other body parts, according to the actual anatomy of the patient and imaging requirements; after exposure the possibility to complement the radiographic image with additional information about the internal and external anatomy, providing valuable tools for the medical analysis and diagnosis.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2009Publication date: December 17, 2009Inventors: Nunzio Alberto Borghese, Iuri Frosio, Eros Nanni, Gerardo Rinaldi, Giuseppe Rotondo
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Patent number: 7593358Abstract: Transmitter device including a modulator apparatus for the generation of a modulated digital signal in a remote control system. The modulated signal is defined by at least one characteristic quantity correlated to an information to transmit. The modulator apparatus is characterized by including a finite states machine for generating a modulating digital signal to combine with a carrier signal and obtain the modulated signal. The finite states machine generates the modulating signal on the basis of digital data corresponding to said at least one characteristic quantity.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2005Date of Patent: September 22, 2009Assignee: STMicroelectronics S.r.l.Inventors: Alessandro Inglese, Edmondo Gangi, Giuseppe Rotondo, Gaetano Di Stefano
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Patent number: 7534038Abstract: A dental x-ray apparatus is provided that includes an x-ray system having an x-ray source and x-ray detection means; positioning means for positioning a patient's head in a predefined position with respect to the x-ray system; and at least one video camera for generating video images of the patient's head.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2007Date of Patent: May 19, 2009Assignee: Gendex CorporationInventors: Giuseppe Rotondo, Gerardo Rinaldi, N. Alberto Borghese, Iuri Frosio
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Publication number: 20080130831Abstract: An x-ray diagnostic apparatus and methods performs Real-Time Digital Radiography with particular application in dental x-ray imaging modalities, such as Orthopantomography, Scannography, Linear Tomography and Cephalography, by using a versatile and modular electronic unit, featuring ultra fast computation capability to serve diversified image sensor typology and scanning modality. In Digital Orthopantomography and Scannography, a plurality of tomographic images at different depths of the jaw can be generated, based on the pre-selection made by the user interface. The image processing unit utilizes for the tomo-synthesis of the diagnostic image an accurate and economic digital simulator of the radiographic film speed, including a digital frequency synthesizer fed with film cassette speed digital input and high resolution clock signal, ensuring accurate and reproducible phase continuity of the output frequency signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2008Publication date: June 5, 2008Applicant: GENDEX CORPORATIONInventors: Giuseppe Rotondo, Gianfranco Venturino